Gokyo Ri or the Gokyo Peak is a 5350m (17,500 ft.) peak in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese

Himalayas, on the west side of the Ngozumba Glacier- the longest glacier in the Himalayas. Gokyo itself,

at 4750m (15,583 ft.) is one of the highest settlements in the world- a beautiful valley adorned by six

lakes and views of numerous mountains, five of which are over 8000m (26,247 ft.) Not as popular as the

Annapurna or the Everest treks, the trails are less crowded and perfect for an escape into the Himalayan

wild.

There are the world’s tallest mountains, the most beautiful blue-green lakes, soaring waterfalls, icefalls,

plant and animal life to pamper your wanderlust, and hearty people, exotic culture, and deep spirituality

to cater to your ‘wonderlust’ during this glorious wonder-trek.

This is a tea-house trek- which means you will sleep in little village lodges along the route- but it is fairly

strenuous and requires a reasonable level of fitness. The climbs will be at a slow pace, and we will allow

ourselves a couple of days to acclimatize to the high altitudes in the course of our journey.

Day 01: Get here.

Day 02: Namaste Kathmandu

Day 03: Kathmandu - Phakding (2610m)

Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3420m)

Day 05: Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization day (3440m)

Day 06: Namche Bazaar - Khumjung (3789m)

Day 07: Khumjung – Dole (4110m)

Day 08: Dole – Machhermo (4480m)

Day 09: Machhermo – Gokyo (4800m)

Day 10: Gokyo Ri (5350m) and the Valley!

Day 11: Gokyo - Dole

Day 12: Dole – Namche Bazaar

Day 13: Namche Bazaar – Lukla

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure

Day 01: Get here!

Our representative will pick you up at the airport. Get a feel for the streets the first day, absorb the

sights and sounds, or rest at the hotel. We discuss the journey in the evening.

Day 02: Namaste Kathmandu.

Kathmandu, the capital city, boasts an intense mix of cultures and religions unique to Nepal. Turn the

Buddhist prayer wheels at Swoyambhu- the monkey temple, and meet the steady gaze of the Buddha's

eyes at the famous Boudhanath stupa. Experience the valley's olden days at the Kathmandu Durbar

Square- which has remained authentic even as modernization crept in all around it. See Kathmandu,

with your Advout TM guide. (or skip this and fly to Lukla)

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and we start walking. Lukla - Phakding (2610m)

Flights take off early in the morning in clear weather for Lukla and afford fantastic views of the

mountains.(It is advisable to be seated to the left of the aircraft) Lukla is a beautiful town and boasts

sights of the Kongde and Kongde South mountains. Look around Lukla and start trekking. We spend the

night in Phakding, around three hours away from Lukla on foot.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

We head North, on the banks of the Dudh Koshi river (dudh means milk in Nepali and the river owes this

name to its color) which is a white water river considered too dangerous for kayaking, till we enter the

Sagarmatha National Park at Jor Salle. We cross a suspension bridge above the intersection of two white

water rivers (Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi)and get to Namche Bazaar at 3340m, a bustling Sherpa village.

We see the Everest for the first time, on foot, today.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche.

This is high altitude. We allow our bodies to acclimatize today and spend the day walking around

Namche where we can visit the museum -of Sherpa culture, indigenous plant and animal life, and

mountaineering- at the HQ of the National Park. It is advised to walk around the neighboring hillsides to

acclimatize well. It is best to climb high and come back down for the night.

DAY 06: Namche Bazaar to Khumjung

Today's trek takes us to Khumjung at 3810 m. We start by climbing up to the popular airstrip at

Syangboche, above which lies the Everest View Hotel- the site for a proposed deluxe hotel- which boasts

stunning views of the Everest and other high mountains. Khumjung itself is a valley surrounded by

Kongde, Thamserku and the sacred Khumbila mountains. Khumjung has several monasteries, among

which one is famous for the ‘yeti scalp’ it houses. Edmund Hillary, the first Westerner to climb the

Everest, was involved in various social development projects in Nepal, education being one of his key

pursuits. The ‘Hillary School’ is in Khumjung and is worth a visit.

DAY 07: Khumjung to Dole

It’s a trying climb before we get to the top of the Mong La Pass, but the views make it worth it. Flora and

fauna abound on our trek to Dole at 4,110 m.

DAY 08: Dole to Machhermo

The steep bushy trail ascends through Laberma to Luza at 4350m and finally to Machhermo at 4480m.

The trail makes its way through quaint little villages adorned by views of the Cho Oyu and Thamserku

among other mountains. We spend the night in Macchermo, the last major village before Gokyo.

DAY 09: Machharmo to Gokyo

Today sees us walking up a ridge-with-a-view to Pangka, looking at the north face of the Cho Oyu. We

climb down and then up a steep moraine towards the Gokyo valley. The three lakes Longpongo,

Taboche Tso, and Dudh Pokhari will reveal themselves to us in that order. This is a beautiful area set in

beautiful landscape. This day’s a treat for the memory cells. We spend the night in Gokyo at 4800m.

DAY 10: Gokyo Ri and the Valley!

At 5350m, Gokyo Ri is a peak that offers astounding views of the Everest, Lhotse, Makalu,

Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang and Nuptse peaks, (the first five being 8000m+ peaks) as well as

the six lakes in the area. Climb it! The Everest stands taller than all its neighbors, seen from Gokyo.

(Unlike from the EBC where Nuptse seems tallest) This place is one of the little shiny gems on the planet

that are undeniably precious and unforgettably beautiful. Get back down to the gorgeous valley and

have a look around.

Day 11: Gokyo to Dole

We retrace our steps back the way we came patting our backs.

Day 12: Dole to Namche Bazaar

We make our way back to the prosperous Sherpa village- the famous Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Namche to Lukla

This is the last day of our trek and a great day to celebrate your accomplishment - the conquest of one

of the greatest treks in the world. Also, this is the final day- a good day to sample the local rice liquor

'chyang' and make merry with the guide and porters.

Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu

Return to Kathmandu on the scenic flight from Luka, drinking in the last of the great Himalayan sights as

the final day approaches. Relax in one of the many shopping / clubbing areas in Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure

We'll drop you off at the airport, congratulating you on your success, and very possibly making plans for

your next trip.